Guilt-Free Fettuccine Alfredo

When I go to an Italian restaurant, I often pass on most people's favorite pasta dishes and opt for a piece of fish or grilled chicken and veggies. I know that Fettuccine Alfredo can be up to 800 calories! Although it is delicious, the calories, saturated fat and carbs are through the roof. In addition, there is barely any fiber in the dish. Rather than give into temptation, I make my own low-fat, low-carb Fettuccine Alfredo that is sure to satisfy even the biggest pasta lover.

I replace the pasta with Shirataki noodles, which have only 20 calories per serving (pasta is 120)! Instead of cream, butter and full-fat cheese, I use laughing cow light spreadable cheese, low-fat ricotta and Parmesan to add extra flavor and protein. In order to add fiber to the dish, I throw in some spinach, onion and mushrooms. Spinach is high in calcium, which helps prevent osteoporosis.

Try my delicious, guilt-free Fettuccine Alfredo that is low in calories and fat, but full of flavor.



Ingredients:

• 2 packages Shirataki noodles
• 2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 package frozen defrosted and squeeze dry spinach or 2 cups of fresh spinach
• 1 cup mushrooms
• 1/2 cup non fat ricotta cheese
• 4 laughing cow cheese light wedges (garlic and herb flavor)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Sautée onion, mushrooms and spinach in frying pan with 2 teaspoon olive oil.
2. Remove from heat when cooked.
3. Empty contents of Shirataki noodle packages into strainer, run under warm water for one minute.
4. Pat dry and place noodles in a microwave safe bowl, microwave for one minute on high.
5. Pat noodles dry add to frying pan with sautéed veggies, stir in laughing cow light cheese wedges, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese.
6. Stir well.
7. Top with salt and pepper and serve.

Serves: 4

Nutrition content (per serving):

141 calories, 7g fat, 10g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 416mg sodium, 7g protein

Sometimes, you do not have the option to cook a healthy version of your favorite dish at home. Follow these tips for eating out to ensure that you are not sabotaging your diet when you sit down at a restaurant.

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